If there was ever a debate, the Archbishop Mitty Monarchs of San Jose, California settled who is No. 1 girls’ basketball team in the land and they did not leave a scintilla of doubt. At least for now.

It figures the City of Palms Classic, the nation’s premier boys’ basketball tournament, impacted the pre-Christmas Blue Star Media Elite 25 rankings. Whenever the tournament unveils the star-studded ...